Please contact Karen Cassady, Elementary Supervisor or Neils Clemenson, Middle School Supervisor.
Karen Cassady: kcassady@mrtes.com (856) 825-7411 ext. 224
An alternative assessment can be administered for inclusion review.
If further action is needed, please contact Dr. Cohen, Director of Gifted and Talented at jcohen@mrtes.com or (856) 825-7411.
If further action is needed, As per state law, an individual may then file a petition of appeal of the board’s written decision to the Commissioner of Education through the Office of Controversies and Disputes in accordance with N.J.S.18A:6-9 and the procedures set forth in State Board of Education regulations.
The district shall provide a program of study for exceptionally able students in grades Kindergarten through 8 who display outstanding intellectual abilities, academic aptitudes, unique creativity, productive thinking leadership traits or exceptional talent in the visual and performing arts. The district will carry out a broad-based screening of all students at all grade levels (K-8). Students are selected using multiple measures including but not limited to Aimsweb Plus, IXL, Oncourse data, teacher recommendation, student work and surveys. Lists of Gifted and Talented students are maintained and data is provided to teachers. The CSA coordinates development of criteria to identify gifted and/or talented students and presents them to the Board for approval. The Board directs the CSA to develop educational programs for gifted and talented that discover and develop special skills but also provide the opportunity for all students to express their special skills and talents.
Board Policy link
Students identified as gifted and talented, including twice-exceptional learners, are provided opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and apply the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) across multiple content areas.
Instructional Approach & Personalized Learning To ensure continuous challenge and growth, students receive:
Personalized Learning Plans: Tailored practice through platforms such as IXL and additional learning opportunities.
Targeted Instruction: Small-group instruction, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and teacher-led enrichment activities.
Continuous Support: Gifted modifications, accommodations, and enrichment provided throughout the school year, including immediate integration for newly enrolled transfer students.
In-District Enrichment Opportunities Students participate in a wide variety of specialized activities and programs, including:
STEM & Technology: Robotics, coding, drafting, and thematic STEM activities.
Arts & Humanities: Gifted and Talented Art, as well as fine and performing arts.
Environmental & Outdoor Studies: Applied environmental projects and outdoor learning.
Student Leadership & Passion Projects: Opportunities to direct self-chosen passion projects and assume leadership roles in STEM, physical education, environmental studies, and the arts.
Physical Education: student driven
Consortium & Out-of-District Opportunities In addition to district-level programming, students have access to extended enrichment, competitions, and collaborative activities outside the district through the South Jersey Gifted and Talented Consortium.
Students identified as gifted and talented, including twice-exceptional learners, are provided opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and apply the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) across multiple content areas.
Instructional Approach & Personalized Learning To ensure continuous challenge and growth, students receive:
Personalized Learning Plans: Tailored practice through platforms such as IXL and additional learning opportunities.
Targeted Instruction: Small-group instruction, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and teacher-led enrichment activities.
Continuous Support: Gifted modifications, accommodations, and enrichment provided throughout the school year, including immediate integration for newly enrolled transfer students.
In-District Enrichment Opportunities Students participate in a wide variety of specialized activities and programs, including:
STEM & Technology: Robotics, coding, drafting, and thematic STEM activities.
Arts & Humanities: Gifted and Talented Art, as well as fine and performing arts.
Environmental & Outdoor Studies: Applied environmental projects and outdoor learning.
Student Leadership & Passion Projects: Opportunities to direct self-chosen passion projects and assume leadership roles in STEM, physical education, environmental studies, and the arts.
Physical Education: student driven
Consortium & Out-of-District Opportunities In addition to district-level programming, students have access to extended enrichment, competitions, and collaborative activities outside the district through the South Jersey Gifted and Talented Consortium.
Resources and Opportunities
Supporting Gifted and Talented Students
NJ Association for Gifted Children